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WorldNov 1At 97, China’s first female conductor still performs in public, wowing audiencesChina’s first female conductor, Zheng Xiaoying, is 97 years old, but she continues to give outstanding performances to audiences. In August, the nonagenarian conducted the Chinese-language version of the opera Carmen in Xiamen, in southeastern China’s Fujian province, where she lives. Tickets for the performance were like gold dust, and audiences marvelled, as always, at her elegant, expressive conducting. Zheng has led a remarkable life. Born in Shanghai in 1929, she began studying piano at age...South China Morning Post
MilitaryNov 1From rifles to radar: China upgrades its African arms trade as Russia and the West retreatFor decades, China has supplied African militaries with small arms and land-based equipment such as armoured vehicles, trucks and artillery. Now, it is selling them more specialised weapons, including armed drones and electronic warfare systems. Analysts noted that China’s African arms sales were shifting qualitatively to air-defence systems, armed drones and electronic warfare gear once dominated by Russia and the West. In April, four vehicles identified by defence analysis group Janes as...South China Morning Post
PoliticsNov 1Democrats benefit from corruption concerns: 'We must stop greed'Overheidscorruptie is in korte tijd uitgegroeid tot een van de belangrijkste thema's van de Amerikaanse Congresverkiezingen komende dinsdag. Kiezers maken zich zorgen over politici die zichzelf verrijken ten koste van de burger. In sommige peilingen staat het thema corruptie zelfs boven de hoge kosten van boodschappen en brandstof. Democratische kandidaten proberen nu stemmen te winnen door een verband te leggen tussen economische ontevredenheid en overheidscorruptie. "Ik noem het verraad", zegt de Democratische kandidaat Shannon Taylor in een zaal vol kiezers. Met een uitgesproken anticorruptNOS Buitenland
Sci & TechNov 1Fish pay attention to one influential neighbour in virtual realityObserving interactions between real and virtual rummy-nose tetra fish shows that, within a group, each individual takes cues from only one influential neighbourNew Scientist
ConflictNov 1Russian forces stepping up efforts to expand control in northern Kharkiv region, border guards sayRussian troops are making the strongest efforts to expand their area of control in the northern Kharkiv region. In the Chernihiv region, however, they currently lack sufficient forces to launch such attacks.Ukrinform [en]
BusinessNov 1China benefits from the boom in electric scooters in South AsiaFace à la flambée des prix du carburant et à l'incertitude concernant le détroit d'Ormuz, de plus en plus d'usagers de la route se tournent vers les véhicules électriques de fabrication chinoise.BBC Afrique
MilitaryNov 1The United States Army spent 6.9 billion dollars on two prototypes of the RAH-66 Comanche stealth helicopter. None of them ever entered combat and are now exhibited in a museum as part of military history.The program accumulated delays and cost overruns until the US Army canceled it in 2004. Why the Armed Forces decided to abandon a project that promised to revolutionize aerial reconnaissance.Clarín
WorldNov 1Youth Olympics open in Senegal marking the first Olympic event in AfricaThe Youth Olympic Games opened in Senegal on Saturday, marking the first Olympic event in Africa as the continent seeks a bigger role in international sports competitionsAfricanews [en]
PoliticsNov 1Japan’s Economic Diplomacy: A Compass in a Divided WorldTokyo has the ability to chart a stable path forward.The Diplomat
PoliticsNov 1US Judge Dismisses Trump Lawsuit Against Wall Street Journal Over Epstein LetterTrump had sued for $10 billion after the newspaper's story was published in July 2025 detailing the president's alleged 2003 letter to Epstein, which apparently featured a drawing of a naked woman. The post US Judge Dismisses Trump Lawsuit Against Wall Street Journal Over Epstein Letter appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV
PoliticsNov 1Government keen on harnessing marine wealth, Udupi district in-charge Minister Rizwan ArshadThe Minister declares Udupi a completely literate district after it achieves a 95.53% literacy rateThe Hindu
ConflictNov 1Turkey moves Kurdish militant leader as part of peace processTurkey has moved the country’s Kurdish militant leader to a newly built part of an island prison where he has been incarcerated since 1999 as part of efforts to end decades of conflict, a senior Kurdish official said. Improving prison conditions for Abdullah Ocalan, who heads the Kurdistan Workers’ Party, or PKK, has been a key Kurdish demand in the push to end the 42-year-long conflict between the militant group and Turkish authorities. Ocalan has been imprisoned in a penitentiary on the island...South China Morning Post
WorldNov 1Did a secret book fuel a witch-hunting frenzy in Europe?In the latest episode of Deja Vu, we trace how new media fuelled conspiracy theories, from European witch-hunts to AI.Al Jazeera [en]
PoliticsNov 1Kannada Rajyotsava: Minister praises stalwarts’ sacrifices for Karnataka unification, highlights State’s welfare programmesSpeaking at the District Sports Ground to mark Kannada Rajyotsava in Yadgir, Sharan Prakash Patil highlighted that the five major guarantee schemes of the State have been effectively implemented to reach eligible beneficiariesThe Hindu
WorldNov 1U-17 WWC: Five key players to watch as Flamingos face Venezuela in quarterfinalAlthough these five players could have significant individual influence, Nigeria’s chances of reaching the semi-finals will ultimately depend on how effectively the entire team performs The post U-17 WWC: Five key players to watch as Flamingos face Venezuela in quarterfinal appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
WorldNov 1Photos: Sanwo-Olu walks runway alongside models at Lagos Fashion WeekLagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has made a surprise appearance on the runway at the 2026 Lagos Fashion Week, joining models to showcase a fashion ensemble. The post Photos: Sanwo-Olu walks runway alongside models at Lagos Fashion Week appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
PoliticsNov 1Obi accuses Tinubu of neglecting Imo, cites insecurity, povertyThe presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has accused President Bola Tinubu of neglecting Imo State, alleging that the President has not spent a night in the state since assuming office despite spending more than 260 days abroad. Obi made the allegation during a town hall meeting in Owerri, Imo State, […] The post Obi accuses Tinubu of neglecting Imo, cites insecurity, poverty appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
CyberNov 1Binance restarts customer withdrawals after $6.3bn heistFinancial Times
PoliticsNov 1Kannada should grow into a language of technology and knowledge, says MinisterPointing out that Mandya district had the highest proportion of Kannada-speaking people in Karnataka, Minister N. Cheluvarayaswamy said the district had made a huge contribution to the literary and culture spheresThe Hindu
PoliticsNov 1Benefits Street Residents Reject Healey Budget Aid as Welfare Costs RiseResidents of UK benefits capitals criticize Chancellor John Healey's Budget. They argue £100 energy aid is insufficient as welfare bills rise to projected 431 billion pounds by 2032.headtopics · united states of america
DisasterNov 1Images show aftermath of devastating fire at Conwy Golf Club - North Wales LiveImages show aftermath of devastating fire at Conwy Golf Club North Wales Live Firefighters battled massive blaze at Conwy Morfa North Wales Live Huge fire breaks out at Conwy golf course leaving clubhouse badly damaged Wales Online Large roof fire breaks out at Conwy Golf Club as residents told to shut windows North Wales Pioneer Historic British Golf Course Devastated By Second Fire In Almost A Century Golf Monthlygoogle · united kingdom
HealthNov 1From the Wizarding World to the Poison CenterA plant with a history almost as magical as it is deadly. If you’ve ever dreamed of wandering the halls of Hogwarts, attending a potions lesson, or browsing the shelves of a magical apothecary, you may recognize the name Belladonna. In the Harry Potter universe, Belladonna is one of the real-world plants that crosses into…gilmermirror · united states of america
ConflictBreakingNov 1Russian attack sets house ablaze in Rivne region, injuring fourukrinform · ukraine
WorldNov 1Katie Price Lee Andrews Reconciliation Hints Documentary Sky MindhouseKatie Price and Lee Andrews hint at reconciliation after social media activity. Meanwhile, a new Sky documentary explores the fraudster's impact on victims and his recent release from Dubai jail.headtopics · united states of america
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